Custom Crating and Packaging Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Custom Crating, Box Making, and Packaging Associate

About Navis Pack & Ship

Navis Pack & Ship specializes in the custom crating, box making, packing, and shipping of high-value, fragile, oversized, and specialty items — from fine art and antiques to electronics, machinery, and industrial equipment. We pride ourselves on delivering white-glove packing solutions that get our customers' most valuable belongings where they're going, safely and on time.

Position Summary

We're looking for a Custom Crating, Box Making, and Packaging Associate to build custom wooden crates and boxes and design protective packaging solutions for a wide range of items. This role requires hands-on craftsmanship, strong attention to detail, and the judgment to determine the right materials and methods for each unique shipment. Prior experience in custom crating, box making, carpentry, or a related trade is a plus — but we're happy to train the right candidate who has less experience but a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build custom wooden crates, boxes, cases, and pallets tailored to the size, weight, and fragility of each item
• Measure and cut custom corrugated and wood boxes to size for individual items and shipments
• Apply appropriate packing materials (foam, bubble wrap, moisture barrier, cushioning, blocking and bracing) to protect items during transit
• Measure, cut, and assemble crating and box-making materials using hand and power tools (panel saw, nail guns, drills, box cutters, etc.)
• Properly label, seal, and prepare packages, boxes, and crates for shipment
• Load and secure crates and freight for pickup or delivery, including safe use of pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material-handling equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including proper storage and disposal of materials and scrap
• Communicate with the store team on job timelines, material needs, and special handling requirements
• Follow all safety procedures and company quality standards on every job
• Assist with other packing, shipping, and store operations tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Prior experience in custom crating, box making, carpentry, woodworking, cabinetry, or a similar hands-on trade preferred, but not required — we will train candidates with less experience who show strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn
• Comfortable working with, or willing to learn, hand and power tools (saws, drills, nail guns, box cutters, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and pride in high-quality, precise work
• Ability to read, add and subtract basic fractions and work from dimensions accurately
• Good problem-solving skills — able to figure out the right packing approach for unusual or challenging items
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well both independently and as part of a team
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to [50–75] lbs regularly, with occasional heavier lifting as a team
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work with tools for extended periods
• Comfortable working in a shop/warehouse environment

Work Environment

This is a hands-on, in-shop position based at our Elkridge, MD location, with occasional local travel for on-site packing or crating at customer locations as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance / PTO / Paid Holidays / Retirement
• Consistent, full-time hours
• Hands-on trade work with a variety of interesting and challenging projects
• Growth opportunities within a locally owned business

Please include any relevant experience with carpentry, crating, or custom packaging.

Navis Pack & Ship is an equal opportunity employer.

About Navis:
Navis Pack & Ship is a professional packing, crating, and shipping company specializing in handling furniture, artwork, antiques, electronics, and other valuable items. We take pride in providing excellent customer service and careful handling of every shipment.

Company Description

About Navis:\r\nNavis Pack & Ship is a professional packing, crating, and shipping company specializing in handling furniture, artwork, antiques, electronics, and other valuable items. We take pride in providing excellent customer service and careful handling of every shipment.